There have been stories in the news, of empty shelves and fights breaking out over the last roll of toilet paper or package of paper towels.
So the recent story shared by Lucy Valente provides a much-needed break from the usual.
Wrote Valente on March 19, “My husband and I went to No Frills in Bradford this morning, to find the ever-elusive toilet paper. My husband went in line to pay so I could finish my shopping. For some reason his debit card wasn’t accepted – so the gentleman behind him paid for his toilet paper.”
She added, “Just wanted to share to show even in these crazy times people can still be kind.”
Bradford Baptist Church is also taking steps to encourage kindness in the community.
Sunday services at the church may be cancelled, including the Lenten Service on April 1, and weekly programming shut down until further notice, but the church is encouraging members to help their neighbours, especially those who are self-isolating.
The church has posted the #ViralKindness postcard that can be downloaded, filled in and handed out, to let neighbours know that help is just a phone call or text away – offering to pick up shopping, provide urgent supplies, or just chat.
#ViralKindness has been spreading on Twitter – not only offering help, but advice for taking precautions to avoid the spread of COVID-19, from social distancing, to washing hands regularly “to ensure you are spreading only kindness.”
Please share your stories of kindness; contact [email protected].
